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Windows Phone 7 Series FAQ

Finally, Microsoft has delivered a mobile operating system that not only looks completely new and compelling, but also functional and competitive. However, there are still a number of unanswered questions about the specifics of the release.

Eliminate Google from your life

Are you afraid of how much information Google has about you? You can live without it.

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Reviews

HTC HD mini

Do you disagree with the bigger-is-better camp? Fear not, HTC has those with small pockets covered with the upcoming release of its scaled down HD2.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge (13-inch)

With a relatively affordable starting price and a new design, the ThinkPad Edge loosens up the ThinkPad look — but losing an optical drive keeps it a yard short of being a top-choice compact business laptop.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)

Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been — it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.
Microsoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)

Windows 7 looks like the operating system that we've all been waiting for. Despite its imperfections, it shows a lot of promise for the future while presenting a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X.
Targus 100W Power Inverter (APV11AU)

Rated at 100W of continuous power, this in-car power inverter is good for road warriors and tradesmen working out of their cars.
Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3

The Logitech Harmony Adapter for PlayStation 3 isn't completely painless (or cheap), but once up and running it provides total control over your PS3 including the ability to power it on and off.
D-Link DHP-300

D-Link's take on HD powerline adaptors manages to look a lot better than the competition, but the same old network performance woes bring the whole package down.

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Features

Q&A: Microsoft talks about Windows Phone 7

Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 Series at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We sat down with the team from Redmond, Washington, to discuss the new mobile operating system, the phones it will be on, the competition, its services and, of course, the fate of Windows Mobile 6.5.
Should I buy a laptop now or wait for Windows 7?

There's a key question being asked by students, parents and anyone in the market for a new laptop: if I buy a laptop now, can I get Windows 7 for free?
Eco Friendly PCs

Rory Reid shares tips on how to have a greener PC, without resorting to paint.
Become your own cable guy

For even the most mild-mannered gadget freak, keeping track of cables has become an unwanted challenge when travelling. David Braue offers a few tips for making the trip easier.

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News

The Olympics run on Windows (XP)

The many Acer computers that dot the Winter Olympic venues are running Windows, but it's the venerable Windows XP rather than one of Microsoft's newer operating systems.
Three new Microsoft mice with Bluetrack laser sensor

BlueTrack sensing technology lets you ditch your mouse pad and use your pointer on all types of surfaces.
When self-disconnecting gadgets attack!

Conor Klein, a furniture design student at the Rhode Island School of Design, was inspired by a leech and ...
Aussies wait till Xmas for Win 7 mobile?

Australians might not get their hands on a mobile phone running Windows 7 until Christmas, despite the platform having its first outing last night at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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DIYs and How-to

Upgrade Windows Vista to Windows 7

In most cases you can do an in-place upgrade of Vista to Windows 7. Here's how.
Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

It's a painful install since Microsoft provides no direct upgrade path, but we can help.
Windows 7 demo: Search tools

Our colleague from ZDNet, Ed Bott, takes a closer look at the search tools in Windows 7 and shows you how you can use them to make your digital life a little more organised.
Windows 7 demo: Taskbar features

We show you how some new features in Windows 7 can help you keep track of dozens of open windows at once to multitask more effectively.

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Downloads

Microsoft IrDA (Infrared) Driver

Connect to peripheral devices or Windows 95 PCs without using connecting cables.
Microsoft CD-ROM Changer Drivers

Avoid problems with these updated, protected-mode CD-ROM changer drivers. File date 7/96.
GeoGenius USA

Quiz yourself on U.S. geography including states, capitals, regions, time zones, and state facts.
Microsoft Golf demo

Tighten your grip and get ready to par.